A rare mix of size and skill at center. A go-to scorer who takes smart shots with an array of low-post moves. Brings a consistent shooting stroke (and is excellent from the free throw line). Piles up blocks, and takes care of the ball. Shows composure, consistency, and awareness beyond his years.

Flaws:

Has a troubling history of foot injuries. Not a great athlete in terms of foot-speed or leaping ability, limiting him somewhat as a rebounder--doesn't produce a great number of boards for a center. Needs to add range on his jumper to stretch defenses.

Career Potential:

All-Star center (when healthy).

Career Honors & Awards

League

Honor

Description

NBA

All-Rookie First Team

2008-09

NBA

Played in the All-Star Game

2012-13

Movements & Injuries

2015

7/09/2015

Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Brooklyn Nets to a three-year contract.

6/26/2015

Declined to exercise his contract option with the Brooklyn Nets for the 2015-16 season.

2014

12/23/2014

Missed 8 games (back injury).

12/08/2014

Back injury, sidelined indefinitely.

11/03/2014

Missed 2 games (sprained right ankle).

10/29/2014

Sprained right ankle, day-to-day.

5/14/2014

Missed the last 56 regular season and first 12 playoff games (broken foot).

2013

12/21/2013

Broken foot, remainder of the regular season.

12/18/2013

Missed 2 games (sprained left ankle).

12/13/2013

Sprained left ankle, day-to-day.

11/29/2013

Missed 7 games (sprained left ankle).

11/16/2013

Sprained left ankle, sidelined indefinitely.

2012

12/14/2012

Missed 7 games (sprained right foot).

11/30/2012

Sprained right foot, day-to-day.

7/11/2012

Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Brooklyn Nets to a four-year contract.

6/27/2012

Brooklyn Nets tendered a qualifying offer.

4/26/2012

Missed the last 28 regular season games (sprained right ankle).

3/06/2012

Sprained right ankle, sidelined indefinitely.

2/19/2012

Missed 32 games (right foot surgery).

2011

12/25/2011

Right foot surgery, sidelined indefinitely.

2010

10/19/2010

New Jersey Nets exercised their contract option for the 2011-12 season.

2009

10/29/2009

New Jersey Nets exercised their contract option for the 2010-11 season.

2008

7/02/2008

Signed by the New Jersey Nets.

Career Transactions

2008

6/26/2008

Drafted by the New Jersey Nets in the 1st round (10th overall) in 2008.

Player News

| 07/01/2015 11:56 AM

News

Lopez has agreed to a three-year contract with the Nets worth $60 million, Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports reports.

Nets center Brook Lopez had 22 points and 13 rebounds as Brooklyn avoided falling behind, 3-0, in the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Hawks on Saturday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez was 7-for-18 and also had two blocks. He is averaging 20.0 ppg and 11.3 rpg in the series. Atlanta leads, 2-1.

Nets center Brook Lopez had a double-double in the, 99-92, loss to the Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Sunday. | 04/19/2015 9:15 PM

News

Nets center Brook Lopez had a double-double in the, 99-92, loss to the Hawks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on Sunday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez was 6-for-7, but Nets fans would probably like to see Lopez more invovled in the offense. Lopez was clearly the team's best player down the stretch and was the main reason the Nets made the playoffs. He finished with 17 points and 14 rebounds on Sunday.

Nets center Brook Lopez recorded a double-double during Wednesday's loss to the Hawks.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

He shot 8-of-17 from the field and 10-of-10 from the line for 26 points, 10 boards, two assists, one steal, three blocks, and one turnover.

Nets center Brook Lopez has continued to dominate the NBA in April as he scored 32 points with nine rebounds in the victory over the Trail Blazers on Monday. | 04/06/2015 9:21 PM

News

Nets center Brook Lopez has continued to dominate the NBA in April as he scored 32 points with nine rebounds in the victory over the Trail Blazers on Monday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez was 15-for-25 from the field and four of his boards came on the offensive glass. He also had one assist, one steal and one block. Lopez is averaging 19.7 ppg and 10.0 rpg in four games this month after averaging 20.9 ppg and 9.1 rpg in March.

Nets center Brook Lopez has continued to play well, scoring 30 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in the victory over the Raptors on Friday. | 04/03/2015 10:15 PM

News

Nets center Brook Lopez has continued to play well, scoring 30 points and grabbing 17 rebounds in the victory over the Raptors on Friday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez shot 13-of-24 from the field and also had two assists, one steal and one block. Lopez has been incredible lately. He played the best month of his career in March, averaging 20.9 ppg, 9.1 rpg and 2.1 bpg and that has continued in April. He is averaging 24.0 ppg, 12.0 rpg and 3.0 bpg in the first two games this month.

Nets center Brook Lopez continued his hot streak, scoring 31 points against the Celtics on Monday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez has now scored at least 25 points in the last three games and more than 30 in two of the last three games. Lopez is averaging 23.0 ppg and 8.4 rpg, shooting 66.2 percent in the last five games. It would be a great idea for owners to get him in the lineup for the playoff run.

Nets center Brook Lopez scored 32 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as he led Brooklyn to a, 129-127, triple-overtime victory against the Bucks.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez benefitted from the extra 15 minutes of basketball, but fantasy owners will take it. He was 13-of-20 from the field and 6-for-6 at the line. Seven of his rebounds were on the offensive glass. Lopez also had five blocks and two assists.

He shot 7-of-14 from the field and just 1-of-4 from the line for 15 points, nine rebounds, one steal, three blocks, and one turnover. Lopez will likely remain the Nets' starting center for the rest of the season.

Nets center Brook Lopez recorded a double-double in the loss to the Jazz on Sunday. | 03/08/2015 8:27 PM

News

Nets center Brook Lopez recorded a double-double in the loss to the Jazz on Sunday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez finished tied with the team-high 19 points and 10 rebounds. Five of those boards came on offense. Lopez also had two blocks and two steals.

Nets center Brook Lopez played off the bench and led the team in scoring during the overtime loss on Friday. | 03/06/2015 11:13 PM

News

Nets center Brook Lopez played off the bench and led the team in scoring during the overtime loss on Friday.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez was of 6-of-16 from the field on his way to 19 points. He also had 13 rebounds, five of which came on the offensive end.

Nets center Brook Lopez played very well during Monday's victory against the Warriors. | 03/02/2015 10:03 PM

News

Nets center Brook Lopez played very well during Monday's victory against the Warriors.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

He went 11-of-22 from the field and 4-of-5 from the line for 26 points, six rebounds, one block, and three turnovers. Lopez continues to come off the bench, and played 26 minutes on Monday night.

Nets center Brook Lopez came off the bench Friday and scored 22 points versus the Kings.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez has led the Nets in scoring two of the last three games. He was 8-of-15 from the field and recorded six rebounds, six blocks, three assists and a steal. Lopez is averaging 17.2 ppg the last five games and is in the top-12 of the league in blocks.

Nets center Brook Lopez had 18 points and five rebounds against Golden State Thursday night.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez led the team with 17 shots, the most he's taken all season. It's still hard to believe a guy seven-feet tall can only average 5.5 rebounds per game. That total keeps him from being a more valuable fantasy asset.

Nets general manager Billy King told barclayscenter.com the team will no longer restrict center Brook Lopez's minutes.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez will miss the first two weeks due to a foot injury, but the Nets are remaining positive because nothing is broken. When he comes back, Lopez will play regular minutes, but King also said the team will not build its offense around Lopez. He is a mid-round pick in standard leagues.

He is expected to miss only 10-14 days, but this is bad news, nonetheless. Lopez has had major issues with his right foot throughout his career, including one that ended his 2013-14 season. Owners need to have Mason Plumlee targeted in drafts.

Nets center Brook Lopez has been cleared for all basketball activities and is expected to be ready for training camp, according to a SiriusXM NBA Radio report. | 08/18/2014 1:58 PM

News

Nets center Brook Lopez has been cleared for all basketball activities and is expected to be ready for training camp, according to a SiriusXM NBA Radio report.

sportsnetwork.com

Impact

Lopez only played 17 games last season before injuries struck, but he was playing at a high level. He averaged 20.7 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 0.9 apg, 1.8 bpg before leg injuries ended his season. He's only played 96 of 246 regular season games over the past three seasons making him a high-risk, high-reward fantasy option.

Brook Lopez (foot) progressing well in rehab | 07/12/2014 1:21 PM

News

Brook Lopez (foot surgery) has progressed to basketball-related activities and is "moving really well," according to Chris Haynes of CSNNW.com.

Chris B. Haynes on Twitter

Impact

Lopez still isn't taking contact but this is a milestone in his recovery from ankle surgery in March and major reconstructive surgery in January. The Nets are likely to limit his minutes initially and the threat of another injury will loom over his season, so fantasy owners with weak stomachs should avoid him on draft day.

BK to gradually monitor Brook Lopez's minutes | 06/27/2014 12:52 PM

News

General manager Billy King said the Nets will "gradually monitor" Brook Lopez's (foot) minutes next year.

ESPN.com

Impact

"I think we're going to use Brook and go along with a medical plan to come up with a plan to get him back," King said. "Any time a guy comes back from injury, you don't just throw him out there so `OK, he can play 42 minutes." His durability has been his biggest weakness, missing more than 60 games in two of his last three seasons. Interestingly, he played in all 82 games for each of his first three seasons. His risk factor will cause him to slide in fantasy drafts, but he could be a top-five big man as long as he stays healthy.

Brook Lopez (foot) out of boot, taking shots | 04/24/2014 2:44 PM

News

Brook Lopez (foot) is out of his walking boot and was seen taking shots at Nets practice on Thursday.

Nets Daily

Impact

Lopez had left ankle surgery in March in addition to reconstructive surgery on his right foot in January, which lowered his arch and shifted bones to redistribute his weight. It is encouraging news that he is out of his walking boot, and taking shots, but there is no indication that he will try and suit up for the postseason. He has missed an average of 50 games over the past three seasons and his injury problems make him an extremely risky pick in fantasy drafts, no matter how positive reports are about his rehab this summer.

Brook Lopez had surgery on left ankle | 03/21/2014 7:04 PM

News

Brook Lopez had surgery on Mar. 3 to clean out his left ankle and repair a torn tendon.

Tim Bontemps on Twitter

Impact

He suffered a season-ending injury to his right foot, so this is a different issue entirely. Lopez's feet have kept him out of the lineup numerous times in his career and hopefully he doesn't have to deal with it much more in the future. He is expected to be ready for basketball activities in June and his surgeries shouldn't affect his status for the 2014-15 season opener.

Brook Lopez not worried career is in jeopardy | 02/13/2014 11:12 AM

News

Brook Lopez (foot) isn't worried that his career is in jeopardy after three foot surgeries in two years.

New York Daily News

Impact

Lopez is confident that he won't fall into the same category as other big men (Yao Ming, Bill Walton) who had chronic foot injuries end their careers. "I'm not scared at all," Lopez said. "I'm confident I'm going to get back on the court, and I'm going to do everything I can. There's no doubt in my mind I'll be back on the floor playing with my guys." While Lopez won't help fantasy owners this season, he is expected to shed his crutches within the next month and be ready for the 2014-15 season.

Surgery lowered Brook Lopez's right arch | 02/10/2014 12:13 PM

News

Brook Lopez's reconstructive foot surgery lowered the arch in his right foot, and he admitted that learning to adjust his gait may be difficult.

Alex Raskin on Twitter

Impact

The surgeons shifted around bones to change the way Lopez's foot bears weight, a bold approach necessitated by the fact that the 25-year-old center has had four surgeries on his foot in the past three years. He's expected to be ready for training camp and when he does return he'll wear a custom-molded shoe.

Brook Lopez (foot) optimistic about return | 02/09/2014 1:45 PM

News

Brook Lopez (foot) gave his first quotes since his January 4 operation, and is optimistic about his return.

New York Post

Impact

"It's going to work, I'm definitely thinking that way." It's good to see the big man thinking positively, however this is the forth procedure he has had on his right foot in the past three years. The surgery Brook had is the same surgery that "saved Zydrunas Ilgauskas' career" so there's some hope that he can put his foot woes behind him. We'll be monitoring his comeback trail closely, and pass along updates as they become available.

Nets granted DPE for injured Brook Lopez | 01/08/2014 9:53 AM

News

The Nets have been granted a $5.25 million Disabled Player Exception for Brook Lopez, who is done for the season after fracturing the fifth metatarsal of his right foot on December 20. According to ESPN salary cap expert Larry Coon, this will allow them to sign a free agent to a one-year contract for the non-tax payer mid-level exception (plus $100,000), or trade for a player in the final season of his deal who is making no more than $5.25 million. This exception expires on March 10.

ESPN.com

Impact

Using the full exception to sign a player would trigger a $20 million increase in luxury tax, and because the Nets combined payroll and luxury tax owed is close to $190 million, it makes it unlikely that they will actually use the exception prior to the March 10 deadline.

Brook Lopez has bone realigned in broken foot | 01/04/2014 5:38 PM

News

Brook Lopez had surgery to repair his broken foot on Saturday and he will miss the rest of the season.

Howard Beck on Twitter

Impact

The surgeons repaired his broken bone and "repositioned another bone" so that the sole of his foot "will bear weight more evenly than before," a procedure which former Cavaliers beat writer Brian Windhorst notes "once saved Zydrunas Ilgauskas' career." That's mildly encouraging for Lopez's outlook next year, and he'll have roughly 10 months to get ready for the start of the 2014-15 season.

Brook Lopez will have surgery on Jan. 4 | 12/28/2013 7:04 PM

News

Brook Lopez will have surgery on his fifth metacarpal on his right foot on January 4th.

Nets on Twitter

Impact

He is expected to be out for the season and this will put an end to whatever title aspirations the Nets had this season. Lopez is their best player and they'll have to count on guys like Kevin Garnett, Andray Blatche (personal) and Mirza Teletovic to step up.

Nets confirm Lopez (foot) is done for season | 12/22/2013 1:04 PM

News

Nets GM Billy King confirmed on Sunday that Brook Lopez (fractured foot) will not return this season.

Tim Bontemps on Twitter

Impact

The Nets are already drawing up paperwork for a Disabled Player Exception, allowing them to add a replacement player to their roster, though no specific players have yet been mentioned. King also said that the prospect of massive luxury taxes won't prohibit the Nets from pursuing trades, and he was already discussing a few possibilities before Lopez's awful injury. Barring a big trade for frontcourt help, Brooklyn will make do with Kevin Garnett, Andray Blatche, Reggie Evans, Mirza Teletovic and Mason Plumlee.

Report: Brook Lopez suffers broken foot? | 12/21/2013 10:37 AM

News

Gary Tanguay of CSNNE.com is reporting that Brook Lopez will miss the rest of the 2013-14 season with a broken foot.

Gary Tanguay on Twitter

Impact

This report has yet to be picked up and confirmed by Nets' sources or national media outlets, but Tanguay is a well-established TV personality with the Celtics. Assuming the report is accurate, it's a devastating blow for the Nets which leaves a huge hole at center. The past few games which Lopez sat out, Mirza Teletovic, Andray Blatche and Reggie Evans all picked up more minutes. Blatche has the most reliable value of the bunch, but Teletovic's 3-point range gives him nice upside as a speculative stash. Stay tuned for more details as they surface -- to reiterate, this report has not yet been confirmed.

Brook Lopez scores 22 points vs Philly | 12/20/2013 11:03 PM

News

Brook Lopez scored 22 points with seven boards, two steals and one block in 44 minutes against the Sixers on Friday.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

His ankle injury didn't seem to bother him at all with his season-high 44 minutes during the losing effort. Lopez is a risky player to own, but he's one of the most productive centers when he's able to get it going.

Brook Lopez plays well in return to action | 12/19/2013 12:07 AM

News

Brook Lopez returned from an ankle injury on Wednesday and hit 7-of-11 shots for 22 points, five rebounds, three assists and four turnovers.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He didn't have a steal or block, but the fact he played, and scored 22, is much better than the alternative of him sitting another one out. Get him back in your lineup.

Brook Lopez (ankle) will start vs. Wizards | 12/18/2013 6:40 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) will start against the Wizards on Wednesday.

Andy Vasquez on Twitter

Impact

For the first time in a while, the Nets are at full strength. They will start Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Alan Anderson and Kevin Garnett next to Lopez while Paul Pierce will come off the bench. Fantasy owners can insert their top-notch center back into their lineups. Andray Blatche does lose some value, but he might be able to sustain some level of consistency even off the bench since he plays both center and power forward.

Brook Lopez still a game-time call Wednesday | 12/18/2013 5:49 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) is a game-time decision to face the Wizards on Wednesday.

Tim Bontemps on Twitter

Impact

This isn't much of an update and he has been expected to be a game-time decision throughout the day. The good news is he appears to be going through his pre-game routine. He has a good chance to play, but it's far from certain.

Brook Lopez (ankle) confident he'll play Wed. | 12/17/2013 2:57 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) went through all of Tuesday's practice and "sounded confident" that he'll be able to return on Wednesday.

Brooklyn Nets on Twitter

Impact

The Nets play the Wizards on Wednesday and the 76ers on Friday, before kicking off a four-game week that includes two matchups with the Pacers. Lopez has appeared in 15 games this season, while racking up nine DNPs, and fantasy owners can only hope he's healthy enough to play in all six games.

Brook Lopez listed as questionable for Wed | 12/17/2013 1:57 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Wednesday's game vs. Washington.

Stefan Bondy on Twitter

Impact

Lopez has been out since December 12 with this ankle injury, and the Nets are being very cautious with their star big man. Andray Blatche has been a great in Lopez's absence, but he will take a substantial hit upon Brook's return. Check back closer to the tip on Wednesday, as we will be monitoring this situation closely.

Brook Lopez (ankle) out, Teletovic starts | 12/16/2013 6:02 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) will not play against the Sixers on Monday night.

Stefan Bondy on Twitter

Impact

He said he was pretty sure he was going to play at shootaround, but not playing tonight is nothing new for Lopez. The elite big man has often lobbied to get into games and play through injuries, but the team might be a little apprehensive in putting him out there after he missed seven games last time around. Andray Blatche should serve as a nice fill-in even though Mirza Teletovic is starting at power forward with Kevin Garnett at center.

Brook Lopez (ankle) 'pretty sure' he'll play | 12/16/2013 10:24 AM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) went through shootaround on Monday and said he's "pretty sure" he'll play vs. the 76ers.

Andy Vasquez on Twitter

Impact

This is a positive update but it does leave some uncertainty, so Lopez's owners should confirm his status prior to locking in active lineups for Monday. In 15 games this season, Lopez is averaging career-highs with 20.5 points on 56.8 percent shooting, in addition to 6.0 rebounds and 1.9 blocks.

Lopez (ankle) doesn't practice, may play Mon. | 12/15/2013 11:47 AM

News

Brook Lopez did not practice on Sunday as he continues to rehabilitate his sprained left ankle.

Rod Boone on Twitter

Impact

The good news is that Lopez is targeting a return on Monday vs. the visiting Sixers, which would shift Reggie Evans back to the bench and limit Andray Blatche's playing time.

Brook Lopez expects to return on Monday | 12/14/2013 11:18 AM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) said he expects to return to the lineup for Monday's games against Philadelphia.

New York Post

Impact

Of his sprained left ankle, Lopez said, "It's loads better than it was [Thursday]. It's not nearly the severity of the last sprain." Lopez missed seven games in November with a sprained ankle, but it sounds like this will be a much shorter sideline stint.

Brook Lopez (ankle) out Friday, Evans starts | 12/13/2013 6:11 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) will not play against the Pistons on Friday.

Andy Vasquez on Twitter

Impact

His left ankle sprain from Thursday night will force him to miss his second stint this season. Lopez wanted to go back in the game on Thursday night, but the Nets apparently don't feet comfortable putting him back in the lineup after he missed seven games the last time. Reggie Evans will get the start, but Andray Blatche is the player fantasy owners will definitely want in their lineups. Lopez should be considered questionable for Monday's game against the Sixers.

Brook Lopez listed as questionable for Friday | 12/13/2013 12:30 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) has been listed as questionable for Friday's game vs. the Pistons.

Stefan Bondy on Twitter

Impact

Lopez stated that he wanted to go back in the game on Thursday after spraining his left ankle, so we can view this news with a bit of optimism. However, nothing is official yet, so stay tuned as we'll have more information closer to tip-off.

Brook Lopez (ankle) will travel to Detroit | 12/13/2013 2:49 AM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) will travel with the Nets for Friday's game against the Pistons.

Rod Boone on Twitter

Impact

Coach Jason Kidd said he doesn't know if Lopez will be able to play in Friday night's game. Lopez said he wanted to go back in Thursday's game, but that was a similar situation to the one that occurred before he missed seven games due to a left ankle sprain last month. His owners should be preparing for him to sit while Andray Blatche makes for a great speculative add.

Brook Lopez limps to the locker room | 12/12/2013 10:15 PM

News

Brook Lopez limped to the locker room in the third quarter of Thursday's game due to an apparent foot injury.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He looked to have suffered an injury to his left foot, but then returned to the game just a couple minutes later. He looked to be grimacing even as he reentered the game and eventually came out just a little over one minute. Lopez got his ankle rep-taped and returned to the bench, but then returned to the locker room without returning to the game. The Nets are up big and he's unlikely to return. Andray Blatche makes a lot of sense as a speculative add based on how terrific he was the last time Lopez injured his left ankle.

Brook Lopez's 32 points lead Nets past Bucks | 12/08/2013 12:04 AM

News

The Nets snapped their two-game losing streak behind Brook Lopez's huge game on Saturday, as he poured in 32 points with seven boards, four assists and two blocks vs. the Bucks.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Milwaukee's frontcourt is in shambles and there was nobody to check Lopez, who made 11-of-13 FGs and 10-of-11 FTs in a hyper-efficient performance. He's been terrific since returning to action in late November and is showing no signs of his recent ankle injury. Amazingly, the Nets' victory combined with the Bulls' loss tonight leaves Brooklyn a mere two games out of the eighth seed in the watered-down Eastern Conference.

Brook Lopez plays well on Thursday night | 12/05/2013 9:47 PM

News

Brook Lopez was the lone bright spot for the Nets on Thursday with 24 points, nine boards, one assist, one steal and one block on 9-of-18 shooting.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

He played 35 minutes and really had no business being in the game in the fourth quarter during a blowout. The Nets are in complete shamble, but Lopez has been just fine in producing solid stat lines. The Nets should probably use him even more on offense and his 19.3 points per game might clear the 20-point plateau in the very near future.

Lopez the only starter not benched in loss | 11/30/2013 4:03 AM

News

Brook Lopez was the only starter that wasn't benched at halftime in the Nets' blowout loss to the Rockets on Friday, and his return from an ankle injury wasn't a disaster as he finished with 16 points, one rebound and two blocks in 21 minutes.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Lopez struggling with rebounding is nothing new and in this type of game we're not going to obsess over that. He played near his 24-minute cap and he wasn't included in the group that got benched, and with any luck he'll be back to being a top center option despite the chaos going on around him.

| 11/30/2013 1:46 AM

News

Brook Lopez returned to action on Friday November 29.

Rotoworld.com

Brook Lopez in, Kevin Garnett out Friday | 11/29/2013 6:41 PM

News

Brook Lopez will return to the lineup on Friday night vs. Houston and Kevin Garnett will not play.

Tim Bontemps on Twitter

Impact

He will be on a 24-minute cap tonight. Lopez missed seven games with his sprained ankle and the Nets went 1-6 without him. He's their leading scorer and shot blocker, so hopefully he can play him usual 30.5 minutes per game. His season averages are solid at 20.5 points, 6.5 boards, 2.8 blocks and 0.6 steals on 57.4 percent from the field and 83.3 percent from the line. Get him back in your lineups. Andray Blatche should still see plenty of minutes at power forward.

Brook Lopez to be game-time decision Friday | 11/29/2013 11:40 AM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) will be a game-time decision Friday versus the Rockets.

Rod Boone on Twitter

Impact

The Nets could really use their star center back in action as they've gone 1-6 since his departure. Hopefully we'll have more information closer to tip-off. If Bro-Lo is back in action, Andray Blatche is going to take a big hit in value.

Brook Lopez won't play on Wednesday | 11/27/2013 3:31 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) will not play against the Lakers on Wednesday.

Tim Bontemps on Twitter

Impact

The Nets won't have their leading scorer and shot blocker for the seventh game in a row. Andray Blatche started on Tuesday night and scored 24 points, so he's a player that will be worth starting in most formats. Lopez has no timetable to return and is up in the air for Friday's game at Houston.

Brook Lopez may return without practicing | 11/26/2013 10:18 AM

News

Nets coach Jason Kidd said Monday that his injured players, including Brook Lopez, don't necessarily have to go through a practice before returning to action.

Rod Boone on Twitter

Impact

Bro-Lo's been out for six straight games after he misses Tuesday against the Raptors, but the fact he can play again when he's ready is a positive takeaway. And he's not alone, as Deron Williams, Jason Terry and Andrei Kirilenko are all not likely to play tonight, either.

Brook Lopez (ankle) ruled out for Tuesday | 11/25/2013 2:33 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) will not play against the Raptors on Tuesday.

Stefan Bondy on Twitter

Impact

This will be his sixth missed game in a row and he still doesn't have a timetable to return. The Nets haven't won a game since Lopez went down with three of those coming as double-digit losses. His owners have to put him on the benche this week. Andray Blatche is worth another spot-start.

Brook Lopez doesn't practice Monday | 11/25/2013 1:27 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) did not practice on Monday.

Andy Vasquez on Twitter

Impact

He missed his fifth game in a row on Sunday and the Nets lost all five of those contests. Lopez's ankle hasn't shown many signs of improvement, so his fantasy owners might want to put him on the bench for another week. Andray Blatche should be worth starting for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Brook Lopez (ankle) ruled out again Sunday | 11/24/2013 10:10 AM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) will sit out his fifth consecutive game on Sunday.

Tim Bontemps on Twitter

Impact

Things are going from bad to worse for the free-spending Nets, whose $102 million roster has compiled a 3-9 record. Defense has been a glaring problem and they're hemorrhaging 104.6 points per 100 possessions, which ranks 29th in the NBA. Lopez is questionable to return for Tuesday's game in Toronto.

Brook Lopez (ankle) out Friday vs. Wolves | 11/22/2013 12:02 PM

News

Brook Lopez (ankle) has been listed as "out" Friday's game against the Timberwolves.

Rod Boone on Twitter

Impact

Lopez had previously been listed as "out" on the team's game notes and it looks like those notes held true. This will mark the fourth straight game that Lopez has missed and Andray Blatche will be the primary beneficiary of Lopez' absence. Blatche should not be overlooked by fantasy owners as he's averaged 18 points and 6.67 boards in the three games Lopez that has missed.

Brook Lopez doesn't practice, iffy for Friday | 11/21/2013 2:34 PM

News

Brook Lopez didn't practice on Thursday, but he "appeared to be moving well" and hasn't been ruled out for Friday's game.

Rod Boone on Twitter

Impact

His status may be determined during shootaround or prior to tip-off, leaving owners to await further updates. It's worth mentioning that the Nets' official game notes have Lopez listed as "out" vs. the Wolves on Friday, but game notes typically aren't the most reliable source for injury updates. If Lopez does miss another game, Andray Blatche will remain a strong spot-starter.

Brook Lopez (ankle) won't play Wednesday | 11/20/2013 11:00 AM

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Brook Lopez (ankle) will not play on Wednesday.

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He said he felt "good enough to play" on Tuesday but the Nets' medical staff is playing it safe with their 275-pound center. This will be his third straight DNP, leaving his minutes to a platoon of Kevin Garnett, Andray Blatche, Mason Plumlee and Reggie Evans.

Brook Lopez (ankle) sits out Tuesday practice | 11/19/2013 2:34 PM

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Brook Lopez (ankle) did not practice with the Nets on Tuesday, though he said that he feels "good enough to play."

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Jason Kidd said on Monday that there is no timetable for Brook's return, though he said the same thing about Deron Williams (ankle), who practiced on Tuesday. Lopez has been seen limping and the Nets won't take any risks with their prized center, so owners should prepare to be without him for at least Wednesday's game in Charlotte. The Nets' training staff will make the final call on Lopez's readiness to return.

Brook Lopez doesn't have a timetable | 11/18/2013 6:38 PM

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Brook Lopez (ankle) has no timetable to return from his sprained ankle, according to coach Jason Kidd.

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He has a lot of foot injuries on his medical chart, but his ankles have held up for the most part. Lopez sounds like he's going to miss some time due to how he couldn't even walk without a limp on Saturday night. Andray Blatche is worth a look to help fill the void while Lopez owners should have him firmly on all benches this week.

Brook Lopez (ankle) out again on Monday | 11/18/2013 12:41 PM

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Brook Lopez (ankle) will miss his second straight game on Monday.

Rod Boone on Twitter

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His absence isn't surprising since he was "limping badly" after Saturday's game and has a history of foot injuries. The Nets will take every precaution with their 7'0", 275 pound center, whose absence leaves the starting job to Andray Blatche. Mason Plumlee and Reggie Evans will also pick up extra minutes, especially if Kevin Garnett (ankle) is also unavailable.

Brook Lopez (ankle) limping badly Sat. night | 11/17/2013 2:03 AM

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Brook Lopez was "limping badly" following Saturday night's game against the Clippers.

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He did not play in this game due to a sprained ankle and not being able to walk without a limp doesn't bode well for his chances to play on Monday. The Nets have four games this upcoming week, so his owners should keep a close eye on any developments. Andray Blatche should have some nice short-term value in Lopez's stead.

Brook Lopez (ankle) officially ruled out Sat. | 11/16/2013 5:27 PM

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Updating a previous report, Brook Lopez (ankle) will not play vs. the Clippers on Saturday.

Rod Boone on Twitter

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Andray Blatche is likely to start at center in his absence, with more minutes available for Mason Plumlee and Reggie Evans. An email from the Nets to their fans earlier in the day stated that Lopez wouldn't play, so at least we had some unofficial warning that he'd be out. The injury didn't look too serious and he stayed in the game after hurting himself on Friday, so presumably he's day-to-day in advance of the Nets next game, at home vs. the Blazers on Monday.

Brook Lopez uncertain for Saturday game | 11/16/2013 12:41 PM

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Brook Lopez (ankle) is considered uncertain for Saturday's game against the Clippers.

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While the Nets have made no official announcement, they said in an email to fans that Brook would be out with an ankle injury. Lopez injured his left ankle on Friday in a fourth-quarter collision with Kevin Garnett. He remained in the game and the severity of the injury is unknown. Lopez has been the lone bright spot for a struggling Nets team, averaging 20.5 points and 2.8 blocks per game. Stay tuned for more information on the injury as it is released.

Brook Lopez scores 23 points vs. Wizards | 11/09/2013 12:49 AM

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Brook Lopez shot 10-of-14 from the field for 23 points with five boards and one block in 37 minutes against the Wizards on Friday.

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Washington has one of the worst interior defenses in the NBA and allow a high percentage at the rim. Lopez's offense game has launched to new heights and he's becoming one of the best centers in the NBA. He's arguably the best player on the Nets and is all set for a big year in BK.